September 2019 Open Day Programme

WELCOME

TO OUR OPEN DAY SEPTEMBER 2019

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WE HAVE LOTS ON OFFER TO HELP YOU FIND OUT WHY OUR STUDENTS LOVE WINCHESTER. USE THE PROGRAMME TO BUILD YOUR OPEN DAY TO GET THE MOST OUT OF IT.

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ACCOMMODATION AND CAMPUS TOURS Have a look around our outstanding accommodation and campus with some of our students. See pages 8-9.

FIND YOUR FACULTY ZONE Hear from staff and current students about your course. See pages 3-6.

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ADVICE FAIR Talk with our friendly staff from Admissions, Housing, Student Services and much more!

See pages 11-12.

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WHY CHOOSE WINCHESTER TALKS Hear more about Winchester from our Senior Management Team. See page 2.

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VISIT THE CITY CENTRE See for yourself why Winchester is voted the best place to live in the UK.

Professor Joy Carter DL, CBE Vice-Chancellor

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ADVICE TALKS Everything from finance to student support. See pages 11-12.

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Today is all about giving you the opportunity to get a feel for why our students and staff love it here.

We are a community committed to making a difference.

We are passionate about empowering our students through the rigorous education we offer in a supportive and creative environment. At Winchester, our hope is that you will grow as a whole, confident and successful individual committed to a life of meaning and purpose, determined to challenge the status quo.

As well as hearing about our excellent courses from our teaching team and current students, you will have the chance to take a tour of our award-winning accommodation and stunning campus. I hope you are also able to get out and see the city while you are here - it has recently been voted the best place to live in the UK in the Sunday Times (which I wholeheartedly agree with!).

FOLLOW US TO SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY

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I AM DELIGHTED TO WELCOME YOU TO OUR OPEN DAY.

FEEL FREE TO ASK US FOR HELP TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR DAY.

ARRIVAL, CHECK IN AND INFORMATION POINT When you arrive at the King Alfred Quarter, please have your QR code ready to scan. We have mobile check in points located around the campus – our friendly students will scan your QR code. Then please make your way to the Information Point in the Food Hall on Level 3 of the King Alfred Centre (number 12 on the map, see page 14), to collect your programme and goodie bag.

From all of us at Winchester, may I again say how delighted we are to have you with us today. I hope you enjoy yourself and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask our friendly team of staff or students - we’re all here to help!

WHY CHOOSE WINCHESTER TALKS STRIPE AUDITORIUM (Number 25 on the map) 09.45AM 10.30AM 12.30PM A talk and Q&A with our Senior Management Team and current students. This lasts around 40 minutes.

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HEAD TO YOUR FACULTY ZONE 10AM TO 3PM

HEAD OVER TO YOUR FACULTY ZONE TO MEET STAFF AND STUDENTS FROM YOUR COURSE. THE ZONES ARE OPEN FROM 10AM TO 3PM. AS WELL AS BEING ABLE TO TALK WITH STAFF AND STUDENTS ON OUR COURSE STANDS, SOME SUBJECTS WILL BE HAVING SHORT (15-20 MINS) TALKS AT DIFFERENT TIMES IN THE DAY - SEE THE TABLE BELOW FOR TIMES AND LOCATIONS. IF YOUR COURSE DOES NOT HAVE A TALK, SIMPLY HEAD TO THE FACULTY ZONE WHERE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO TALK WITH STAFF AND STUDENTS.

FACULTY OF ARTS - PAUL CHAMBERLAIN BUILDING STUDIO 1 THE DEPARTMENT OF PERFORMING ARTS WILL BE RUNNING TWO TALKS THAT PROVIDE A GREAT OVERVIEW OF DEPARTMENT. TALKS WILL RUN AT 11AM AND 1PM IN PAUL CHAMBERLAIN BUILDING, STUDIO 5 COURSE

ZONELOCATION

COURSE TALKS ROOM

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AMERICAN STUDIES COURSES

PAUL CHAMBERLAIN BUILDING, STUDIO 4

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11AM OR 1PM

ACTING

PAUL CHAMBERLAIN BUILDING, STUDIO 5

17

11.15AM OR 1.15PM

CREATIVE WRITING COURSES

PAUL CHAMBERLAIN BUILDING, STUDIO 4

17

11:30AM OR 1:30PM

DANCE

PAUL CHAMBERLAIN BUILDING, STUDIO 5

17

11.35AM OR 1.35PM

DRAMA COURSES

PAUL CHAMBERLAIN BUILDING, STUDIO 5

17

11.55AM OR 1.55PM

ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES

PAUL CHAMBERLAIN BUILDING, STUDIO 4

17

12PM OR 2PM

PAUL CHAMBERLAIN BUILDING, STUDIO 4

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12PM OR 2PM

PAUL CHAMBERLAIN BUILDING, STUDIO 4

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12:30PM OR 2:30PM

PAUL CHAMBERLAIN BUILDING, STUDIO 3

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11AM OR 1PM

PAUL CHAMBERLAIN BUILDING, STUDIO 3

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12:30PM OR 2.30PM

FILM

PAUL CHAMBERLAIN BUILDING, STUDIO 3

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12:30PM OR 2.30PM

JOURNALISM

PAUL CHAMBERLAIN BUILDING, STUDIO 3

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12PM OR 2PM

MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION COURSES

PAUL CHAMBERLAIN BUILDING, STUDIO 3

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11:30AM OR 1:30PM

MUSIC COURSES

PAUL CHAMBERLAIN BUILDING, STUDIO 6

17

11AM OR 1PM

MUSICAL THEATRE

PAUL CHAMBERLAIN BUILDING, STUDIO 5

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12:15PM OR 2:15PM

PERFORMING ARTS

PAUL CHAMBERLAIN BUILDING, STUDIO 5

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12:35PM OR 2:35PM

THEATRE PRODUCTION

PAUL CHAMBERLAIN BUILDING, STUDIO 5

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12:55PM OR 2:55PM

ENGLISH LINGUISTICS COURSES

10AM - 3PM ENGLISH LITERATURE COURSES FILM PRODUCTION

PAUL CHAMBERLAIN BUILDING STUDIO 1

FILM STUDIES

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FACULTY OF BUSINESS, LAW AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES - WEST DOWNS 1 COURSE

COURSE TALKS

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ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

WEST DOWNS 9

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11AM OR 12:30PM

ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT

WEST DOWNS 9

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11AM OR 12.30PM

BANKING AND FINANCE

WEST DOWNS 9

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11:30AM OR 1PM

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COURSES

WEST DOWNS 2

27

11AM OR 12.30PM

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN

ST EDBURGA 001

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12PM OR 1:30PM

COMPUTER SCIENCE

WEST DOWNS 111

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11AM OR 1PM

CYBER CRIME WITH FORENSIC INVESTIGATION

WEST DOWNS 111

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11AM OR 1PM

10AM - 3PM

WEST DOWNS 111

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11AM OR 1PM

WEST DOWNS, ROOM 1

WEST DOWNS 111

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11AM OR 1PM

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WEST DOWNS 111

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11AM OR 1PM

DIGITAL MEDIA COURSES

ST EDBURGA 001

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12PM OR 1:30PM

ECONOMICS COURSES

WEST DOWNS 9

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11:30AM OR 1PM

EVENT MANAGEMENT

WEST DOWNS 108

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11AM OR 12:30PM

FASHION COURSES

WEST DOWNS 108

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11:30AM OR 1PM

WEST DOWNS 9

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12PM OR 1:30PM

WEST DOWNS 108

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12PM OR 1:30PM

WEST DOWNS 2

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12PM OR 1:30PM

CYBER SECURITY COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS DATA SCIENCE

MATHEMATICS COURSES MARKETING LAW COURSES

FACULTY OF EDUCATION - WINTON BUILDING COURSE

ZONE LOCATION

COURSE TALKS ROOM

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WINTON BUILDING 2

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12PM OR 2PM

EDUCATION AND YOUTH STUDIES

ST ALPHEGE 301

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12PM OR 1.30PM

EDUCATION STUDIES

ST ALPHEGE 301

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11.30PM OR 1PM

EDUCATION STUDIES AND DRAMA

ST ALPHEGE 301

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12PM OR 1.30PM

10AM - 3PM

ST ALPHEGE 301

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12PM OR 1.30PM

WINTON BUILDING, ROOM 5

ST ALPHEGE 301

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12PM OR 1.30PM

(MAP: NO 29)

ST ALPHEGE 301

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12PM OR 1.30PM

EDUCATION STUDIES AND INCLUSION

ST ALPHEGE 301

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12PM OR 1.30PM

EDUCATION STUDIES AND MATHS

ST ALPHEGE 301

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12PM OR 1.30PM

CHILDHOOD STUDIES

EDUCATION STUDIES AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION STUDIES AND ENGLISH LITERATURE EDUCATION STUDIES AND HISTORY

LIBERAL ARTS COURSES PRIMARY TEACHING COURSES

GO TO THE FACULTY ZONE TO TALK WITH ACADEMICS FROM THESE COURSES STRIPE LECTURE THEATRE

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11.30AM OR 1.30PM

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FACULTY OF HEALTH AND WELLBEING SPORTS HALL COURSE

COURSE TALKS

ZONE LOCATION

ROOM

MAP

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ANIMAL WELFARE AND SOCIETY

CENTRE FOR SPORT 1

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11.30PM

CHILDHOOD AND YOUTH STUDIES

CENTRE FOR SPORT 1

5

12PM

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

CENTRE FOR SPORT 1

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1PM

CENTRE FOR SPORT 1

5

1.30PM

BOWERS BUILDING 1

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11AM OR 1PM

PHYSIOTHERAPY ∞

BOWERS BUILDING 1

3

11.30AM OR 1.30PM

SOCIAL WORK

BOWERS BUILDING 1

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12PM OR 2PM

SPORTS COURSES

CENTRE FOR SPORT 1

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11AM OR 12.30PM

10AM - 3PM

HEALTH, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL CARE

SPORTS HALL

∞ There will be a walking tour to the

NURSING COURSES

(MAP: NO 5)

Physiotherapy suites in the city centre.

The location is highlighted on the map on page 16. This tour will depart from 12pm and 2pm in the Sports Hall (number 5 on the map).

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ST ALPHEGE (GROUND FLOOR) COURSE

ZONE LOCATION

COURSE TALKS ROOM

MAP

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GO TO THE FACULTY ZONE TO TALK WITH ACADEMICS FROM THIS COURSE

ANCIENT, CLASSICAL AND MEDIEVAL STUDIES ANTHROPOLOGY COURSES *

ST ALPHEGE 203

19

11AM OR 1PM

ARCHAEOLOGY COURSES *

ST ALPHEGE 203

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11AM OR 1PM

CLASSICAL STUDIES

ST ALPHEGE 201

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10:30AM OR 12:30PM

CRIMINOLOGY COURSES

ST ALPHEGE 203

19

11:30PM OR 1.30PM

* As part of your session you will be taken to see the facilities associated with this course/s instead of a course overview talk.

GO TO THE FACULTY ZONE TO TALK WITH ACADEMICS FROM THIS COURSE

DEVELOPMENT, RELIGION AND PEACEBUILDING FORENSIC STUDIES *

ST ALPHEGE 204

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11:30PM OR 1.30PM

GEOGRAPHY *

ST ALPHEGE 203

19

10.30AM OR 12PM

HISTORY

ST ALPHEGE 201

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10:30AM OR 12:30PM

10AM - 3PM

ST ALPHEGE 203

19

11AM OR 1PM

ST ALPHEGE, GROUND FLOOR

ST ALPHEGE 203

19

12.30PM OR 2PM

(MAP: NO 19)

ST ALPHEGE 203

19

12.30PM OR 2PM

MEDIEVAL HISTORY

ST ALPHEGE 201

19

10:30AM OR 12:30PM

MODERN HISTORY

ST ALPHEGE 201

19

10:30AM OR 12:30PM

HISTORY AND ARCHEOLOGY HISTORY AND POLITICS POLITICS COURSES

PHILOSOPHY, POLITICS AND ECONOMICS

GO TO THE FACULTY ZONE TO TALK WITH ACADEMICS FROM THIS COURSE

PHILOSOPHY, RELGION AND ETHICS

GO TO THE FACULTY ZONE TO TALK WITH ACADEMICS FROM THIS COURSE

PROFESSIONAL POLICING

GO TO THE FACULTY ZONE TO TALK WITH ACADEMICS FROM THIS COURSE

SOCIOLOGY

ST ALPHEGE 204

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1PM

PSYCHOLOGY COURSES

ST ALPHEGE 204

19

10AM OR 11AM OR 12PM

THEOLOGY

GO TO THE FACULTY ZONE TO TALK WITH ACADEMICS FROM THIS COURSE

THEOLOGY, RELGION AND ETHICS

GO TO THE FACULTY ZONE TO TALK WITH ACADEMICS FROM THIS COURSE

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20. St Edburga (SEB)

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5. Centre for Sport (CFS)

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CAMPUS TOURS TOURS WILL DEPART FROM STUDENT SERVICES ZONE (NUMBER 29 ON THE MAP) EVERY 15 MINUTES (FIRST TOUR AT 9.15AM, LAST TOUR 3.30PM). TOURS ARE LED BY A CURRENT STUDENT AND TAKE APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES. 12 STUDENT UNION The Student Union organises club nights, comedy nights, quizzes and live music and a dedicated programme of films. A variety of clubs, societies and associations are run and the Union also provides support and welfare services, accompanied by awareness campaigns throughout the year. The Vault is a multi-purpose space, primarily hosting club nights but which can also be transformed into a cinema and performance area. The Lounge is a cosy seating area with a burger bar, and the Terrace Bar offers a full range of hot and cold drinks.

06 CHAPEL We are a University of all faiths and no faiths.

The Chapel is open from 8am - 12pm for private meditation and silence.

12 THE FOOD HALL The Food Hall provides a range of meals throughout the day, a wokery bar, deli bar and fresh salad bar. There is a wide selection of dishes to choose from including a daily special utilising local ingredients.

11 KENNETH KETTLE BUILDING A social learning space open 24/7 with 82 open access PCs and space for 50 laptop users. There is a café serving hot and cold food, including freshly made pizza.

12 BOOKSHOP AND LEARNING CAFÉ P&G Wells University Bookshop is located at the heart of the University. In addition to set texts, it stocks background and leisure reading, secondhand books of all types, and essential stationery.

The Learning Café offers 24/7 access to 50 PCs, wireless access and comfy seating for group work. Also a Café counter selling coffee and snacks, 29 CAREERS Careers offers impartial information, advice and guidance about occupations, graduate employment, further study/training, volunteering, and other opportunities for students and graduates. They organise a programme of talks and workshops from external speakers. Their CareerConnect service advertises part-time job vacancies both on campus and locally, vacation work and national graduate job vacancies.

29 STUDENT SERVICES Our Student Services team provide a wide range of services to support students during their time at Winchester. They offer wellbeing support (counselling, disability support, mental health support and medical provision), student advice and finance, study skills and international student support and advice.

13 MARTIAL ROSE LIBRARY Open 24/7 during term time and housing a collection of 300,000 books, video and sound recordings. The library receives some 1,000 journals with electronic access to thousands more. There are study spaces for more than 450 readers, as well as seven study rooms which can be booked for group work sessions.

04 UNIVERSITY GYM Burma Road Student Village hosts the University Gym. The top floor hosts a large cardio area providing bikes, running machines, cross trainers, rowing machines and more. There is also a stretching zone to get you ready for a workout and fixed resistance machines to improve your strength.

17 PAUL CHAMBERLAIN BUILDING Six purpose-built studios offering the latest technology for student productions. Includes four large rehearsal spaces, a double-height movement space and a further double-height studio that can also double as an additional performance space.

05 CENTRE FOR SPORT The sports laboratories contain some of the latest fitness testing equipment. Externally there is also a Multi-Use Games Area.

08 MULTIMEDIA CENTRE AND LOANS COUNTER The Centre is open 24/7 and includes a TV studio, newsroom, radio studio and facilities for multi-track audio recording. The Loans Counter provides a wide range of equipment including media players, cameras and laptops.

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ACCOMMODATION TOURS TOURS WILL DEPART FROM ST ALPHEGE 303 (NUMBER 19 ON THE MAP) EVERY 15 MINUTES (FIRST TOUR AT 9.15AM, LAST TOUR AT 3.30PM). TOURS ARE LED BY A CURRENT STUDENT AND TAKE APPROXIMATELY 30-45 MINUTES. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CANNOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO VIEW ALL HOUSING OPTIONS. Today is an ideal opportunity for you to view our range of housing, speak to the housing team and start to think about where you might like to live.

BURMA ROAD STUDENT VILLAGE (Number 4 on the map) Burma Road consists of 408 en-suite rooms arranged in flats of six to eight with shared kitchens and two one bedroom family flats.

There are six bedrooms (and kitchens) adapted for wheelchair users.

QUEENS ROAD STUDENT VILLAGE (Number 18 on the map) This is a purpose-built residential development, consisting of 399 en-suite rooms arranged in flats of three to nine rooms with shared kitchens.

WEST DOWNS STUDENT VILLAGE (Number 28 on the map) Located behind the Winchester Business School. There are over 650 bedrooms in houses of six to ten rooms. There is a mixture of en suite and shared facility.

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CATHEDRAL POINT AND RIVERSIDE WAY Both areas are off site and comprise of approximately 250 en-suite rooms, arranged in flats of between 6-8 students, as well as 61 studio flats. There is also a large communal space for all residents to use and the management team often arrange a wide variety of social events to include all residents. rooms and some one and two bedroom family flats. The Student Village has six study bedrooms (two adapted kitchens) adapted for students with disabilities.

CATERED HALLS OF RESIDENCE Alwyn (number 01 on the map), St Elizabeth’s (number 21 on the map) and Beech Glade (number 02 on the map). Each hall is a traditional hall of residence set up with rooms arranged along communal corridors with shared bathrooms and kitchenettes at various points.

Many rooms boast beautiful views across Winchester and the South Downs and all rooms are larger than average single study bedrooms.

To view accessible rooms on campus please book an appointment via opendays@winchester.ac.uk

SPORTS FACILITIES TOUR TAKE A TOUR OF THE GREAT ADDITIONAL SPORTS FACILITIES WE HAVE AVAILABLE AT THE WINCHESTER SPORTS STADIUM AND WINCHESTER RACQUETS AND FITNESS. Tours depart at 12pm and 2pm outside the Centre for Sport (number 5 on the map) and take approximately one hour.

WINCHESTER SPORTS STADIUM (BAR END QUARTER) Check out the fantastic facilities on offer for all students at the Winchester Sports Stadium including a TigerTurf all-weather pitch which is suitable for hockey and football, an eight lane 400m athletics track and a sports pavilion. The facility is located about two kilometres from the King Alfred Quarter.

EIGHT LANE ATHLETICS TRACK The Stadium’s Athletics track comprises of an eightlane track with sandwich surface and field discipline facilities.

ALL-WEATHER PITCH The All-Weather Pitch is floodlit to allow for evening play and is used throughout the week by a number of hockey teams, five-a-side teams, social groups and private company bookings. The Winchester Sports Stadium All Weather Pitch is a top grade, sand dressed, Tigerturf pitch available for hire seven days a week. It is a great venue for competitions, matches and training.

CAFÉS & SHOPS WE HAVE A RANGE OF CAFÉS AND SHOPS AROUND CAMPUS: LEARNING CAFÉ Level 4, King Alfred Centre (number 12 on the map) Sandwiches, paninis, wraps, snacks, hot and cold drinks.

FOOD HALL Level 3, King Alfred Centre (number 12 on the map) Hot meals, fresh baguettes, sandwiches, snacks, hot and cold drinks.

STUDENT UNION SHOP Level 1, King Alfred Centre (number 12 on the map) Sandwiches, crisps, confectionery, cold drinks.

CYBER ITALIA Kenneth Kettle Building (number 11 on the map) Made-to-order pizza, paninis, wraps, sandwiches, hot and cold drinks.

CAFÉ LIFE West Downs (number 27 on the map) Sandwiches, paninis, wraps, snacks, hot and cold drinks.

OUR CHARITY PARTNERS We work with some great charities that are making a real difference around the world.

ANIMALS ASIA Animals Asia is working to improve the welfare of wild and domesticated species in Asia. They engage with officials, educational and scientific institutions, the media, celebrities and local communities to raise awareness and bring about lasting change. They focus on three issues: • Ending Bear Bile Farming • Cat and Dog Welfare • Captive Animal Welfare All of the above suffer from extreme mistreatment and abuse. We are raising money for Animals Asia to support the excellent work they do.

THE WINCHESTER GIRLS, UGANDA We are helping to fund a group of girls through their education in Uganda.

YOU CAN MAKE DONATIONS AT MULTIPLE POINTS ON THE KING ALFRED QUARTER

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ADVICE FAIR AND TALKS SUPPORT STAFF ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE OPEN DAY TO OFFER ADVICE AND INFORMATION FOR VISITORS. ALL OF THE ADVICE STANDS ARE LISTED BELOW AND ARE BASED IN THE STRIPE (NUMBER 25 ON THE MAP), AND ARE OPEN FROM 9.30AM-3PM. SOME DEPARTMENTS ARE GIVING TALKS; PLEASE CHECK BELOW FOR TIMES AND LOCATIONS. MOST TALKS LAST AROUND 25 MINUTES. STUDENT FINANCE STAND AND TALK Learn about the funding options available to you including loans, bursaries and scholarships.

Everything you need to know about Student Finance will be covered in this talk.

Talks take place at 12pm and 2pm in St Alphege 201 (number 19 on the map).

PARENTS TALK Find out about important dates, accepting offers, results day and what you can do to prepare your son or daughter for university.

Talks take place at 12pm and 2pm in St Alphege 202 (number 19 on the map).

ADMISSIONS STAND Advice on entry requirements, applications and offers.

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PERSONAL STATEMENT TALK AND WORKSHOP The first half of this session will be a talk about why your personal statement is so important and how you can give yourself the best chance of getting an offer with the information you include. The second half will be a drop-in session, pop in and get some one-to-one advice or ask specific questions.

Talks take place at 11am and 1pm in St Alphege 202 (number 19 on the map).

CAREERS STAND Develop your employability skills whilst at university and you will be well placed for an exciting career when you graduate. Meet our Careers Team and get more information about the support we offer you during your time at Winchester.

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT STAND Come and find out what exciting opportunities that we can offer you throughout your degree.

HOUSING STAND Discover more about the range of accommodation available whilst studying at Winchester, costs and how to apply. A short briefing will take place before you depart for your Accommodation Tour.

MATURE STUDENTS (21 AND OVER) STAND Come and meet a current mature student to talk about life at Winchester.

SPORTS EXCELLENCE STAND Our Sports Excellence Award Scheme is offered to prospective first year students on any full-time degree course. For more information on the Awards Scheme please come and visit our stand.

VALUE STUDIES STAND In this series of Value Studies modules, students at Winchester get the opportunity to grapple with fundamental questions about values in an open atmosphere. The modules are team-taught by staff from the various departments in the University, who bring different kinds of expertise and experience to bear on questions of general human significance. The format is conversational and the spirit co-operative.

They comprise of small conversational seminars: 7-12 students and focus on fundamental questions about art, morality, politics, religion and knowledge. Visit our stand to find out more.

WINCHESTER ZONE Winchester Zone supports students to tackle social challenges, learn about issues and connect with each other. We are a local branch of a national charity, Student Zones.

STUDENT SERVICES STAND Find out about the advice, guidance and support Winchester can provide for its students, including disability and learning support, medical and welfare support.

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STUDENT LED. STUDENT DELIVERED. STUDENTS EMPOWERED. MEET REPRESENTATIVES FROM OUR STUDENT UNION ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF THE KING ALFRED CENTRE (NUMBER 12 ON THE MAP) .

Winchester Student Union is a membership organisation run for, and by the student population of the University of Winchester. Winchester Student Union exists to represent all students at the University.

YOUR VOICE We make sure your voice is heard across the University and wherever else it matters. This includes at the highest levels of University management through your elected Student Officers and on your faculty and programme via elected Student Academic Reps (STARS).

PROVIDING ADVICE Being a student can be fun, rewarding and fulfilling, but we know it can also be challenging, stressful and at times, overwhelming.

The officers of your Union work with staff from the university, as well as other local and national advice organisations, to ensure we can help make your time as a student as care free as practicable. We offer advice covering: • • • • •

Academic matters Housing Welfare Finance Employment

EVENTS We run a range of events every week and throughout the academic year. From our weekly club night, BOP, on Wednesday nights, through to film, poker and quiz nights as well as our Christmas and Summer Balls. During term-time we run ‘Student Recharge Days’ offering Head, Shoulder and Neck Massages to relieve any tension in the build up to exams, or a chance to speak to our Student Union Officers, who will be on hand to offer further support and guidance, should this be required and free fruit smoothies and fresh fruit all on us!

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GET INVOLVED Providing opportunities for you to take part in extracurricular activities is a large part of what we do here at your Student Union. Getting involved in a sport or society, or volunteering time, is a fantastic way to enhance your university experience. As well as meeting a lot of like-minded fellow students & being fun and active, it is also a vital way of helping you to stand out to future employers and give your CV that all important edge (alongside your degree).

Your Union works with you to provide numerous extracurricular opportunities but are also always receptive to new ideas and activities. Here is a list of our current clubs and societies: SOCIETIES • ACAS - The Afro-Caribbean and Asian society • Alternative Music Society • Anime And Manga Society • Any Stage • Archaeology • Beyond Law • Bhangra Society • Book Society • British Sign Language Society • Busking Society • Climbing And Mountaineering Society • Comedy • Comic Book • Commuter Society • Conservative Society • Cosplay • Creative Writing • Criminology • Dance Squad • Debating • Doctor Who Society • English Language Society • Environmental Society • ESports gaming • Fashion

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Feminism Society Film First Aid Geography Society Hampshire Dessert Dining Society History Society Humanities Society International Society Islamic Society Labour Society Law Society Liberal Arts Liberal Democrats Students Living History Society Mooting Society Negotiation Performing Arts Winchester Philosophy And Co. Society Pole Fitness Society Politics Society POM Dance Psychology Rambling Rotaract Sound Radio Spectrum LGBTQPIA+ society Teaching The Sound Of Winchester Journalistic Society Uni Boob Team Veggie And Vegan Society Video Gaming Society WARGs Board Game, Card Game and Wargames Society Wine Tasting New WARGs is a social group of gamers who play Board Games, Card games and Wargames WFMA (Winchester Freestyle Martial Arts Society) Winchester Marrow

SPORT • American Football • Athletics • Badminton • Basketball • Boxing • Cheerleading • Cricket • Cycling • Dodgeball • Football • Futsal • Hockey • Jiu Jitsu • Judo • Netball • Polo (Horse) • Quidditch • Rounders • Rowing • Rugby • Ski & Snowboard • Swimming • Tennis • Trampolining • Ultimate Frisbee • Volleyball Lists correct at time of printing, may be subject to variation in accordance with Winchester Student Union policy.

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GO WHERE YOU FEEL MOST ALIVE MAKE US YOUR FIRST CHOICE AND YOU COULD SOON BE STUDYING IN THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE IN THE UK!* *Halifax Quality of Life Survey 2016

CHRISTMAS MARKET AND ICE RINK in the Cathedral grounds

Picture by Dennis Bright

Picture by Adrienne Photography

WOLVESEY CASTLE medieval ruins

RIVER ITCHEN and water meadows

Picture by Morely Von Sterneberg

SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT 10 minutes by train

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WINCHESTER FASHION WEEK at the Guildhall

HAT FAIR free three-day street arts festival

WALKING INTO WINCHESTER EXPLORING THE CITY WILL HELP YOU TO GET A FEEL FOR THE AREA YOU ARE GOING TO BE LIVING IN FOR THE NEXT 3 YEARS, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU MAKE A TRIP TO THE CITY CENTRE AND TO HELP YOU TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR VISIT WE HAVE ARRANGED SOME CITY TOURS, DEPARTING FROM MAIN RECEPTION (LETTER I ON THE CAMPUS MAP) FROM 12PM.

Bus Tours – we are also running bus tours of the city centre, these last approximately 45 minutes depending on traffic, you will see key areas such as the train station and the high street. The first tour starts at 1pm with the last tour departing at 3.15pm.

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Tours last approximately 1 hour, the last tour will depart at around 3pm.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

LOST? HAVE A QUESTION? Look out for our Student Ambassadors and Event Staff in brightly coloured polo shirts who can help you, or find a member of staff in The Stripe Foyer or at the West Downs Centre.

To find the locations of talks and activities check the map (page 7), look out for directional signs around campus or ask a member of staff to point you in the right direction.

SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE We run a Shuttle Bus Service between Main Reception (King Alfred Quarter) and the West Downs Quarter throughout the day. Shuttle Bus Stops are marked on the map on page 7 of this programme.

The journey between sites takes approximately 2 minutes. The journey on foot takes approximately 8 minutes. Shuttle buses run until 4pm.

From 1pm we also run a Shuttle Bus Service into the City (last departure 3.45pm). The Shuttle Bus will drop you off at King Alfred’s statue (No. 4 on the City Map on page 16). The Shuttle Bus will also make return journeys from the statue, the last pick-up will be 4pm. You are welcome to leave your car here if you parked on site.

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY If you have an emergency whilst on site, such as requiring first aid, then please call our Site Stewards on 01962 827666.

WI-FI If you would like to access the Wi-Fi here on campus then please follow these instructions: 1. Find the network ‘UoW Open Day’ 2. Enter Key: this will be provided on the day 3. Enter your email address INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Please report to the Welcome Desk on Level 3 King Alfred Centre (number 12 on the map) where a member of the International Recruitment team can be contacted.

FILMING ON CAMPUS We might be filming on campus for this Open Day, if you have any questions about this please head to the front desk in the Stripe Building (number 25 on the map).

JOIN THE CONVERSATION AT #HELLOWINCH

Let us know about your day!

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A BIT OF FUN… CLOSE UP MAGICIAN The Stripe Plaza and Food Hall (number 25 and 12 on the map), 11am-3pm

HOT DOUGHNUTS AND SWEETS Come and enjoy some delicious treats from the Stripe Plaza (number 25 on the map).

Come and experience some close up magic, prepare to be amazed by Roger Lapin with his unique and modern repertoire of tricks.

CALLUM GARDENER A young, up-and-coming musician from Hampshire (number 25 on the map).

KIDS ACTIVITY PACK Pick yours up from the registration desk in The Food Hall, Level 3 King Alfred Centre (number 12 on the map) Includes word searches, colouring and puzzles.

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HOW TO FIND US

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Southampton Airport offers a UK domestic service, as well as flights from mainland Europe and the Channel Islands. The airport is adjacent to Southampton Airport Parkway train station, and the journey to Winchester station often takes less than ten minutes.

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Leave the station by the main exit (platform 2) and either catch our free shuttle bus to the University, or if you choose to walk, turn right onto Station Road leading onto Upper High Street. Turn right over the bridge and then left onto Clifton Terrace. Continue past the green until you reach the main road (Romsey Road).

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Stagecoach bus number 5 departs from outside the station approximately every 10 minutes.

Alight at the hospital on Romsey Road and continue uphill to find the West Downs Quarter on your right or take Queen’s Road on the left and continue downhill to reach the King Alfred Quarter.

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There is a taxi rank directly outside the station.

Taxis to the University cost approximately £5.

Main bus and coach routes stop at King Alfred’s Statue in central Winchester. The walk to King Alfred Quarter takes approximately 20 minutes.

On alighting proceed along Broadway and through the pedestrianised High Street. Turn left at Southgate Street. Cross St Clement Street and take the next right turn into St James’ Lane. Proceed up the hill and just after the railway bridge go through the gates of West Hill Cemetery and take the footpath through the middle of the cemetery. The University is situated opposite the far gate of the cemetery.

PUBLIC PARKING

For city centre parking please visit www.winchester.gov.uk/parking We recommend Tower Street, Jewry Street or Gladstone Street. All are a 10 minute walk from the University.

Parking Permits are not valid for these car parks.

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Take a

virtual experience tour of our accommodation

With our new virtual experience tour, you can find your new home from the comfort of your own home. Our rooms on and off campus are available to view. Simply search ‘virtual experience tour’ on our website to find out more.

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www.winchester.ac.uk/virtualtour

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PLAN YOUR DAY ACTIVITY

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FACULTY ZONE

ACCOMMODATION TOUR

CAMPUS TOUR

WHY CHOOSE WINCHESTER TALK

ADVICE TALKS

REMEMBER TO VISIT YOUR FACULTY ZONE AND OUR ADVICE FAIR AND WHY NOT HAVE A LOOK AROUND THE CITY CENTRE? UniversityofWinchester

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